APOLOGETICS 101: THE BASICS
Thursday, Aug 18, 2022 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
New Covenant Presbyterian Church

Registration Includes

Admission to all sessions
Commemorative Always Ready T-shirt
Access to online event bookstore
Theme - Apologetics 101: The Basics
Christian young people face a variety of attacks on the truth of Christianity, and it is vital that they be prepared to give an answer for the hope within them. To help equip young Christian men and women for defending the faith, Stephen Nichols will provide an overview of key issues in apologetics and give answers to some of the most common attacks on the Christian faith.

Schedule

THURSDAY, August 18, 2022

5:00–6:00 p.m. — Registration

6:00–6:20 p.m. — Welcome

6:20–6:40 p.m. — Can I Trust the Bible?

What does the Bible have to do with our lives today? Skeptics are shocked to hear that people in the twenty-first century still believe and take such an ancient text literally. In this session, we will look at the trustworthiness of Scripture, its authority as our guide for life, and learn how to defend the Bible as the Word of God.

6:40–7:00 p.m. — Social Media and Me

Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and more—social media is not going away, and it will shape us as much as or more than we shape it. Still, there is a faithful Christian way to use social media both for the common good and for the sake of the gospel. This message will consider the various advantages and pitfalls of social media, providing guidance on how we may wisely engage with it as Christians.

7:00–7:15 p.m. — Break

7:20–7:40 p.m. — Is Jesus the Only Way?

Christians say that Jesus Christ is the only way for salvation, but some people think that’s offensive. How can we believe that God only gives eternal life to those who believe in Jesus? This message will help us understand how to defend the claim that trusting Jesus is the only way to be saved.

7:40–8:00 p.m. — What about Other Religions?

In our pluralistic age, we regularly encounter people who follow religions other than Christianity. This forces us to ask questions about these other religions. Are they true pathways to God? Do they teach the same basic truths as Christianity? Do they teach any truth at all? Can they be a preparation for the gospel? This message will address questions such as these and others related to other world religions.

8:00–8:20 p.m. — Group Discussion Time

The discussion session offers time for students to reflect on the teaching of the evening in a discussion led by parents, youth leaders, and teachers.

8:20–9:00 p.m. — Q&A: Got Questions?

Cancellations
Cancellations and refund requests must be made by calling 800-435-4343 from 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. ET (not via voicemail message) or by emailing conference@ligonier.org. Refund requests received by July 18, 2022 (5:00 p.m. ET), will be honored in full. Cancellations received between July 19, 2022, and August 15, 2022 (5:00 p.m. ET), will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted after August 15, 2022.